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Since GSL is a library, why is is covered by GPL?

Suppose I convert part of GSL to C++ templates.  Now I distribute the
modified headers.  There is no binary distribution of code.  How does
the GPL apply?

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Since GSL is a library, why is is covered by GPL?

Suppose I convert part of GSL to C++ templates.  Now I distribute the
modified headers.  There is no binary distribution of code.  How does
the GPL apply?